2007 Toyota Sequoia structure problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2007 Toyota Sequoia — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Jan 3, 2025
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Sequoia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there were holes in the subframe and that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed May 16, 2023
“Tail gate handle broke (second time). dealer fixed the first time. If I have a flat tire, I can't get to the spare tire.”
filed Jan 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 5, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can…
T-SB-0062-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 3, 2024
Structure problems in other Sequoia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Sequoia | 3 | 15% |
| 2010 Sequoia | 5 | 16% |
| 2008 Sequoia | 16 | 24% |
| 2006 Sequoia | 45 | 22% |
| 2005 Sequoia | 26 | 7% |
| 2004 Sequoia | 77 | 20% |
| 2003 Sequoia | 97 | 17% |
| 2002 Sequoia | 95 | 14% |
| 2001 Sequoia | 101 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Toyota Sequoia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.